Radial Bassbone OD

Bass Preamp & Overdrive

The Bassbone OD is a bass preamp that features two fully-equipped input channels, each with separate level and EQ controls and a shared overdrive.

FEATURES

• Toggle between any two basses with ease

• Individual EQ controls for each input

• Headphone output for silent practice

• PZB booster and piezo input for upright bass

• Built-in Radial DI with balanced output for the PA

Dual full-featured bass channels
The Bassbone OD allows you to connect two bass guitars and sculpt the tone of each one individually, as each input has its own level and EQ controls. The EQ settings have been specifically tailored for use with basses, and include a high pass filter to roll off excessive low end, along with a selectable center frequency for the Mid EQ boost/cut. Input A features a PZB booster designed for use with upright basses that employ a piezo transducer, while Input B includes a Drag Control impedance correction circuit that adjusts the load presented to magnetic pickups for a more natural tone. Following the input and EQ section, the Bassbone OD allows both instruments to share your effects pedals with an EFX Loop, which then feeds a powerful on-board overdrive.

CONTROLS

Drive
Used to set the desired level of overdrive distortion that will be applied to the signal.

Mix
Sets the relative ‘dry-wet’ mix between the original bass tone and the amount of distortion.

Tone
Used to tame down overly bright effects or add harmonic content.

Footswitch Assign
Sets the footswitch function to activate the overdrive, effects loop or both.

HPF
High pass filter used to roll off excessive resonance and clean up signal.

AB
Footswitch used to toggle between Channel-A and Channel-B.

Channel-B
EQ and Gain for Channel-B

Channel-A
EQ and Gain for Channel-A

Mid Switch
Works with mid range to selects between 250Hz, 500hz and 1kHz.

Mute
Footswitch mutes all outputs except the tuner out for quiet on-stage tuning.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio circuit type: Discrete class-A FET input with low noise ICs.
Frequency response: 20Hz ~ 18kHz
Dynamic range: 85dB
Gain: Unity gain device
Clip Level: +10dBu at XLR
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05% @ -15dBu
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.2% @ -20dBu
Input Impedance: CH-A: 220K/10M CH-B Variable from 22K to 1.8M
Output Impedance: 300 Ohms at XLR
Equivalent Input Noise: -92dBu at XLR
Noise Floor: -100dB
Maximum Input: +7 dBu
Features: 180° polarity reverse, Ground lift, HPF, Drag Control, Level Control, Phase Adjustment, Effects Loop, EQ Control, Boost
Input Connectors: 1/4"
Output Connectors: 1/4", XLR, 3.5mm
Construction: 14-gauge steel
Size (L x W x D): 8" x 4.2" x 2" (203 x107 x 48mm)
Weight: 2.55lb (1157 grams)
Shipping size (L x W x D): 10.75" x 5"x 2.75" (273 x 127 x 70mm)
Shipping weight: 2.8lb (1270 grams)
Power: +15VDC/400mA adapter included
Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C
Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable